Yesterday was one of those days that begins with wondering ... whatever shall I do to occupy my time until my husband returns from the hunt?  It didn't end with wondering so much, unless you count wondering how I can transport myself back in time by a few decades or so.

     I received a phone call from my previous Director asking if my family would be available to dress in Victorian garb and attend the Petrolia Communities in Bloom Awards Night.  Hmmm.  I love being on stage, especially the cosume aspect of it.  Let me think for about 2 1/2 seconds.  YES, yes, I believe I can clear my exceptionally full social schedule to indulge rescue poor, hopeless, couldn't -find- anyone -else, Carol. 

     The night was a success for everyone.  So many older men and women had nostalgic comments for my boys, whether the smell of our old books reminded them of precious school-mates, or the clothing made them misty-eyed in remembrance of simpler times.  I was happy to be wearing a costume that actually fit me for once, and was NOT green.  (I had to say that for the benefit of the few).  Neal and I both were happy as Mr. and Mrs. Victorian Someone, forgetting our problems and melting away our stresses if only for a few hours.  Monday, Monday ... la, la, lala ... so good to me ... la, la, lalala

Posted by SmallWorld

Could you be any more of a phenomenally gorgeous couple? And those are some handsome looking boys, as well!

Posted by QueenoftheHill

...is definitely your color! You all look like you belong in those clothes on a daily basis.

A few years ago, there was a reality show on PBS called the "Eighteen hundreds House" or something like that. Did you catch it? I think it was Canadian. A whole community of people had to build their homes from scratch in the wide open spaces. It was very cool.

Posted by bestsister

I'm just glad you aren't standing too close that blue (what is that?) room divider behind you and Neal. Then you would have blended in again. Your eyes do look remarkably more blue in that photo. I just feel sorry for your poor waif children with smudged faces...at least they have books to burn should they run out of coal. xoxoxo

Posted by skdenfeld

Love the patched knees!

Posted by JenIG

oh that is just plum PERFECT!! i cannot believe you will not make the dance. i am *so* disappointed. i like neal's crazy hair-do. which just reminds me, i had a dream where i was talking to two neals -- one of them was neal bortz (whom i dislike a good deal)and i can only imagine that the other neal must've been your neal, because nobody else in the whole world is named neal and spelled like that.
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